Early in this unexpected and unwelcome journey, I began having heart-to-heart conversations with Lilly. These days, those conversations are a little different.
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Lilly and I could NOT be more pleased to take part in Pillars of Strength – A Special Day for K on this of all days. You see, K (who is both a real-life dog training and local dog blogging friend) is the QUEEN of all Heart Dogs. So, a tribute to her on Valentine’s Day seems fitting.
All the love in the world to you, beautiful K (and your family). May all the strength and blessings in the universe rain down upon you as you fight back against the darn cancer veterinarians found in your bones.

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Posted by Roxanne Hawn | Posted in Dog Life, Dog Musings | Posted on 06-10-2011
Our dog blogging and dog training friend KB from Romping and Rolling in the Rockies recently posted a quote that got me thinking. Have you heard the term “heart dog”? Well, it makes me wonder … what happens before and after your heart dog experience? And, what is a heart dog, anyway?
“It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.” — Unknown
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Posted by Roxanne Hawn | Posted in Dog Life, Dog Musings | Posted on 16-06-2011
I bond. I bond with people, pets, places … you name it. It’s a loyalty and monogamy, if you want to use that word, rooted deeply in who I am. I know this about myself, and I understand how it plays out in my life.
… both for the good and not so good.
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